School Daze

Elise and Ian started a day before Merry Grace, but this was the first day sending all three kids to school.

We've started out with a great routine and are on a great schedule.  I hope we can all keep it up. :)  So after a yummy breakfast, lunches packed, scriptures read, teeth brushed, prayers said, and a hundred and one other things, we were ready for pictures and to head out the door.

Merry Grace's first day outfit.  Yes, she decided on this outfit herself.  I was a little iffy on the shorts, but as I get older, the less of a deal I want to make out of things. :)  She also got her nails painted the night before, which she is proudly showing off.  Definitely the cutest kindergartner I know! :)

 

And while we were busy getting kids readied for school and no one was looking, this little sweetheart snagged a banana cupcake, and promptly sat down for an after breakfast snack.

And the whole cute little family. :)  (And Paige's cupcake, which she wouldn't put down for love nor money. :))

So far they have started off to a great year.  Elise was a little disappointed when she got her teacher assignment, having wanted another teacher instead.  We met her at the open house and on the way out, Elise said, "Did you see how neat her room was?  She keeps everything nice and organized!!!"  That is Elise for the world, so I think this teacher is a perfect match, and Elise thinks so, too.  After the first day of school, she came home raving about her teacher's love of orderliness.  It makes me smile.  I sure love that girl! :)

Ian has a really nice teacher, and I think he's going to have a great year, too.  He did sneak a toy with him to school today.  But, he said, he didn't take it out of his backpack at all and didn't show it to anyone.  :)

Merry Grace was so excited this morning.  Cory couldn't hardly get out the door fast enough for her.  She did great on her first day and I hope she has a great Kindergarten year. :)  She has the same teacher and assistant that Ian did and we love them both, so I think she's going to have a wonderful time.

That just leaves Paige and I home during the day.  And my niece, Ella, who I'm keeping during the day this year.

Can you honestly resist that face?!  I sure can't. :)

Here's to a great year!